Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo red-carded for elbowing Saudi Super Cup soccer foe

Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo (R) reacts after throwing an elbow during a Saudi Super Cup semifinal loss to Al-Hilal on Monday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE

April 9 (UPI) -- Cristiano Ronaldo used his right elbow to push away a defender, sending him to the ground and resulting in a red card during an Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup semifinal loss to Al-Hilal.

The incident, which triggered a sideline scuffle, occurred in the 85th minute of the 2-1 setback Monday at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The infraction marked the 12th red-card expulsion of Ronaldo's decorated soccer career.

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Al-Hilal was leading 2-0 when defender Ali Albulayhi completed a slide tackle to stop an Al-Nassr attack. He then went to the sideline to retrieve the ball before Ronaldo came flying into the area and ran into him.

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